Elastic Fibers in Tissues

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Questions and Answers

Where are elastic fibers present?

  • Cornea, lens, and retina of the eye
  • Epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue
  • Arterial walls, interalveolar septa, bronchi and bronchioles of the lungs (correct)
  • Cerebellum, cerebrum, and brainstem

What do elastic fibers impart to the tissue?

  • Regulation of blood sugar levels
  • The power to stretch and quick elastic recoil (correct)
  • Ability to produce antibodies
  • Resistance to bacterial infections

What do elastic fibers stain specifically with?

  • Wright's stain
  • Hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) stain
  • Methylene blue stain
  • Orcein stain (correct)

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